Samsung earlier released an Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) update for the Galaxy Note 2 (N7100) and a similar update (with base firmware XXDLL1) for the LTE variant (N7105). The latter update was released in Sweden but is compatible with users from several European countries, including the UK. And the update, built on Android JZO54K, brings features similar to Android 4.1.2 XXDLK7, for the Galaxy Note 2 (international version).

Galaxy Note 2 LTE users who have already updated to Android 4.1.2 XXDLL1 may follow this tutorial to root the device. IBTimes UK reminds its readers it will not be responsible for any damage to the device. In addition, users are advised this CF-Auto-Root package works only with the LTE version of the Galaxy (N7105) running Android 4.1.2 XXDLL1.

Switch device off and re-start in Download mode (to do so, press Volume Down, Home and Power till warning screen appears and then press Volume Down to enter Download mode)

Run Odin on computer

Connect device to computer using USB cable (a successful connection is indicated with a message - Added - and a COM port number in a yellow box)

In Odin, click PDA tab and select CF-Auto-Root-tolte-gtn7105.tar.md5

Click Start, in Odin, to begin installation (a successful installation is indicated by a message - Pass - in a green box

After installation device will automatically reboot (unplug device from computer after Home screen appears)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 LTE (N7105), running Android 4.1.2 XXDLL1 (Jelly Bean) has been rooted. To ensure the root was properly installed, verify with the Root Checker app from the Google Play Store.